Multiple choice general knowledge history

The Colossus of Rhodes was built in whose honor?

  1. The sea god Poseidon

  2. Goddess of the earth Gaea

  3. Sea god Nereus

  4. The sun god Helios

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Colossus of Rhodes was built to honor Helios, the Greek sun god and patron deity of Rhodes island. The statue depicted Helios and stood at the harbor entrance.